In an isekai story, the main character is often thrown into a world they have never been to before. Web novels written in the isekai style have been more well-received by fans of the subgenre in recent years.
Another exciting thing about the isekai genre is that the person who is transported could be moved physically, mentally, or both. The main goal of most stories in this genre is for the main character to find a way back home. But as this genre has grown, different plots have come up. More often, the main character accepts the new world they have been brought to. From this perspective, a lot of other stories have emerged and filled the genre.
7 Epic Of Caterpillar
A young man named Kireina died of a fever and was reborn into the magical World of Genesis. Reborn as the weakest being and as a female, Kireina initially rejected the change until she eventually accepted it.
As the weak are left to die off in the World of Genesis, Kireina sets out to acquire power and make the most of her Caterpillar powers. Gaining abilities from any monster she eats, Kireina uses her wits to survive even with the odds against her and establishes a monster kingdom from nothing despite the monstrous gods, monsters, and humans who all seek her death.
6 Supreme Magus
Starring the main character David McCoy now reincarnated as Lilith Verhen, the Supreme Magus web novel series shows the adventures of Derek McCoy's rise to the top. When Derek's brother was taken from him, he went from being a man who barely survived daily in a terrible world to finding some semblance of equilibrium.
After his brother's death, Derek tried to avenge him but ultimately died and got reborn as Lilith Verhen in a world of magic and sorcery as a broken distrusting man. After reincarnation, Lilith slowly and arduously climbed up the power scale and is currently known as the Supreme Magus and Father of All Demons, but at what cost did he obtain his terrifying powers?
5 Rise Of The Worm Sovereign
As a University student majoring in biology, Lin Wu was nothing more than an average student. A few days before the start of his exams, he started trying to study with the help of coffee and multiple energy drinks. After downing one extremely potent and super limited energy drink, Lin Wu entered his final slumber only to awake in another world with a system implanted in him.
Initially unaware of his situation after his reincarnation, Leylin managed to break out of an egg and worm his way up to the surface, where he discovered he was reborn in a world of cultivation where the strong rule and the weak die off.
4 The Second Coming Of Gluttony
Famous for its noteworthy cliffhangers, The Second Coming of Gluttony is focused on the life of Seol Jihu. His life is that of a gambling addict who has been scorned by those around him. Additionally, he was gifted the unique skill 'Nine eyes' from birth; this ability is one of future sight, allowing his surroundings to be perceived in green. It allows him to see the outcome of different situations, helping him decide on embarking on or avoiding them.
Unfortunately, he lost this ability due to overusing it, which led to his gambling addiction. When realization shone on him, Seol Jihu decided to escape to the Lost Paradise, another world connected to Earth. While he was half dead on a battlefield, one of the Seven gods approached him and granted him a wish; Seol wished to send his emotions back in time to help him avoid his mistakes and start fresh.
3 Martial Arts System
Published by the web novel author Alekzi, this web novel portrays the adventures of Kurogami Ichiro, a martial arts master. At the tender age of eight, Ichiro started on his martial path but always felt something needed to be improved. At 25, he created his martial art called the Iron Style but wanted more. Eventually, despite all his martial arts prowess, Ichiro died while saving a girl named Yumi and was reincarnated into a different world.
As fate would have it, Ichiro was reincarnated into a different world where martial arts were more prominently used. With the assistance of the martial arts system, Ichiro once again strives to reach the peak of the martial arts world.
2 Warlock Of The Magus World
The story kicks off with the protagonist Leylin Farlier. A boy who was reincarnated from an advanced technological era where he died in the explosion of an energy reactor into a medieval era congested with magic. Reborn into a medieval era where strength decides all, Leylin sets out to reach the pinnacle of strength and become the most powerful mage the world has ever seen.
With his quick wit, ruthlessness, and artificial intelligence chip fused to his soul, Leylin carries out his tasks with utmost efficiency and careful planning. His slick mind plays a prominent role in his achievements as he uses his scheming mind much more than his brute strength in accomplishing his goals.
1 The Legendary Mechanic
Featuring the protagonist Han Xiao, The Legendary Mechanic web novel portrays a world in which the professional gamer, and power leveler Han Xiao, gets reincarnated into his favorite MMORPG as an NPC that can level up like a player. With pre-existing knowledge of future events, quests, and happenings in the game, Han Xiao exploits them all as he gets ready for the official game launch and the arrival of the players.
With such an opportunity before him, Han Xiao mainly focuses on accumulation and work and rarely indulges in entertainment as he prepares for many major plot points in the game. With his prince-like face and black hair, Ham Xiao is not your average NPC in a video game.